Bill Handel & KFI Issue Apology Over Comments

It seems like after a whole month the pressure got to much to bear, thanks to your support with the petition, email to the station, and complaints with the FCC. A video apology has been issued and it is expected that a live, on-air apology will also be made, along with other concessions down the road.

I want to personally thank everyone who took time out of their life to fight against this sort of hatred. It is because of you that we were victorious.

Here is the video: http://www.kfiam640.com/pages/Promotions.html



And this is the on-air apology broadcast on June 12, 2009.

Armenia's 2008 Eurovision Entry: Sirusho's Qele Qele

Have a listen. To me this is the most un-Armenian song you can have. Why? First off, Qele isn't proper Armenian, and second of all, the whole song sounds Arabic.

What do you think?

Oh, and don't forget to vote for your favorite!

Video: Gagik Tsarukian's Daugher Getting Married - All Parts

You may have seen it and you may have not, but I present to you the wedding video of Gagik Tsarukian's daughter! I won't spoil the fun for you. :)















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Daniel Decker - Adana

On April 24th, I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel Decker. If you don't know him, he is a Puerto Rican musician who is very fond of the Armenian cause. His is probably known for singing "Adana" and other Armenian songs.

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Video: A Parody of Elections in Armenia

This is just brilliant! You have to watch it, especially the end!

Source: Ditord

Hayko - Anytime You Need

This is the Armenian entry into the Eurovision 2007 Contest. What do you think?

VIDEO: Filipino Man Dances to Armenian Music!

You've danced to American music, right? Latin music? I'm sure you have! But what happens when the formula is reversed? Well, you get one of the best videos on YouTube. Bonus points if you identify the track.

BBC Documentary: Inside Iran

While I don't intend to turn this into a Middle Eastern blog, Iran is a key ally to Armenia, in terms of trade, energy, communications, politics, and much more. Not only that, Iran and Armenia share a lot of culture and history, and indeed, many Armenians call Iran home. Considering global events and our relationship to Iran, I think it's only fair that we try to understand the country even more.

It took a year to get permission to make this documentary, so I hope you enjoy it!

VIDEO: Armenians Targeted in Iraq

Armenians and other non-Muslim minorities are being killed in Iraq for their beliefs. This video was sent in by an Armenia Blog reader; His mom is the woman interviewed in the clip starting at 2:05.

Turkish Policemen Fired Over Videotape

Before you get upset with the picture above, let me explain that it shows Hrant Dink's killer, center, with policemen on either side. Why are they portraying a killer with the national flag on video?

Two Turkish security officials lost their jobs on Monday in a widening investigation into video footage that appeared to portray as a hero the teenage killer of a prominent Turkish-Armenian editor.

The video footage has revived fears in Turkey of a shadowy "deep state" working in collusion with criminal gangs. The "deep state" is code for hardline nationalists purportedly based in the security forces who are ready to break the law if need be in defense of their ideology.

Turkey's internal state is very confusing to me. Can it really be the case that ultranationalists have penetrated deep into Turkey's security forces?

Source: ArmeniaLiberty

The Dog & The Cat - Shunn u Katun

If you grew up in Armenia, then you know this story well. Here's a video of the cartoon, in Russian. Enjoy!

Einstürzende Neubauten - Armenia

Chances are you've never stumbled upon the German industrial/experimental band Einstürzende Neubauten. This track is called Armenia because it includes a sample of the song, "Toun en kelkhen imastoun yes," though don't expect to sing along to it! "Armenia" was used in the soundtrack of Michael Mann's 1995 film Heat.

I have to warn you: unless you are familiar with industrial music, this will sound strange to you, but part of life is expanding one's horizons, musical or otherwise!

Source: track information on Wikipedia